Jamey Tucker
Reporter
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Jamey Tucker has worked in television news for stations across the South for over 25 years. A graduate of Carson Newman University Jamey has worked as a news anchor and reporter in Huntsville, Alabama; Memphis, Tennessee; and Nashville, Tennessee. Jamey is one of the first reporters in the country covering the consumer technology beat.
Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 5:32 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Once a child gets a smartphone, it’s nearly impossible to take it back.
Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 5:34 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Even if their child doesn’t search for nude images, drugs, or discussions about depression and violence, they can’t avoid it.
Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 5:29 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
An estimated 1.2 million Michiganders will be traveling over Memorial Day Weekend. That means crowded highways, traffic jams and high gas prices.
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 5:29 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Now after months of waiting, there’s an official app from the folks at Chat GPT.
Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 5:23 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
There is a discount many people might not know about that cuts the cost of your monthly internet bill.
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 5:31 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Apple just announced that iPhone users will soon be able to make their phone speak in their own voice.
Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 5:30 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Sadly, too many antenna makers advertise claims that are flat-out lies.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 5:32 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Before you drop a couple of 20s in an envelope, check out these tech gadgets for high school or college graduates.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 5:30 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
When you’re traveling, few things are worse than getting to the airport only to find out your flight has been delayed or canceled.
Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 5:39 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
This Windows update is important because it makes it more difficult for bad guys to take over every computer in your home.
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 5:32 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Whether the person on your list is retired, working, or out trying to find the first job out of college, tech gadgets can make their lives easier.
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 5:34 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
These are gifts only YOUR mother will love. Gifts so specialized they’re one in a million, just like your mother.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 5:29 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
High-interest savings accounts earn considerably more money than savings accounts in a traditional bank. In 2 weeks, $6,000 at 4.15% earns a little over $9. That’s more than a traditional savings account will earn in a year.
Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 5:35 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Amazon’s Astro robot is cute and pretty entertaining. Its big eyes constantly watch for movement and that’s why it could be good for securing your home.
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 5:32 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
It’s cute and fun but not worth $1,500-1,700.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 4:27 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
If you’re struggling to find something you think she may like, you might want to consider a tech gadget.
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 3:08 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Want to give mom a gift that will make her life easier? Check out these tech gadgets that are perfect for any mom, even the ones who claim they're not tech-savvy.
Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 5:29 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Will it become your go-to music app? Probably not. But it’s a refreshing change of the dial for summer.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 5:32 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Here’s how to keep a close watch on the mail you receive, and the mail you were supposed to receive.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 6:08 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Before you go on vacation or attend graduation, you should know how much space you’ll need.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 5:43 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
A little-known feature on most smartphones makes it possible to call 911 from any phone, whether it’s connected to a phone plan or not.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 5:34 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Facebook was fined $5 billion dollars and agreed to a settlement that paid its users $725 million. If you sign up now, part of that Facebook money is yours.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 5:39 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
All Trails, for iPhone and Android, is loaded with all the information hikers want and need.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 5:29 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Not long ago, computers had a lifespan of about 6 years. Not anymore. If you take a few steps to keep them running, a computer is perfectly fine for over 10 years.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 5:34 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
When was the last time you had a TV repaired? We don’t anymore. It’s cheaper just to buy a new one. It’s easy to toss the old one in the trash, but that’s a terrible idea.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 5:31 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Here’s what else you need to know about Apple’s new savings accounts before you open one.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 5:32 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
It’s easy to miss or forget qualified deductions if you don’t keep up with them during the year.
Updated: Apr. 17, 2023 at 5:35 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
This may make you think twice about posting vacation photos before you get home.
Updated: Apr. 17, 2023 at 3:56 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
A warning was issued from the FBI about charging smartphones in public when using charging stations in airports and other places.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2023 at 5:31 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
If you haven’t taken a look at what information you’re sharing with advertisers, you might want to take Facebook’s Privacy checkup.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 5:29 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Every day, many of your Facebook friends have their accounts hacked or cloned, and it can seem like some people are more susceptible to being hacked than others. There are reasons that make some Facebook users an easy target.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 5:37 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
If haven’t tried ChatGPT, you’re going to be surprised to see what it can do. It writes, creates, and answers questions like a human.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 12:19 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
A look at gadgets recommended by TikTok that could help you get things organized.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 11:49 AM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Explaining some mistakes people often make when it comes to spring cleaning their tech.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 10:56 AM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
When someone passes away, it’s very difficult for them to get photos, files, and information without a username and password - unless you take a few steps ahead of time.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 9:57 AM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
How you can create a digital will for your family and friends.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 9:27 AM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
A trip to the pet emergency room is expensive. But you don’t want to risk your pet’s health.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 3:27 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Brand new emoji on iPhones and Android devices may provide just the right word you’re looking for.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 3:03 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Multiple studies link time spent on Instagram in particular with depression and isolation in teens.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 12:33 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
A Facebook hack can happen to anyone -- and if you care about those memories, you should act now.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 3:22 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
The story of a Facebook hack that’s changed hundreds of people’s names to ‘Lily Collins.’
Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 12:20 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
The app, available for iPhone and Android devices, forces you to take a one-second break before the app opens.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 12:22 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Learn about an app that uses artificial intelligence to show you if you've got a small fortune on your dresser.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:45 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
How new rules may keep spam text messages from reaching your phone.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 1:18 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
If you’re already concerned the Chinese government could be tracking users, you can take your privacy into your own hands.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 12:32 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
You can put a smartphone on mute, or turn it off, but there’s a better way to keep it from being a distraction.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 4:29 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Now that two large banks have collapsed, many people are wondering if their savings are safe or whether they should plan to put the money somewhere else.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 12:53 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Instagram is now the number one app people say they want to delete from their smartphones.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 11:49 AM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
The scary thing is some security cameras look nothing like a camera.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 12:28 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
We found some tech gadgets and apps that may help you fall asleep fast and wake up refreshed.
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